Aug 07, 2019, at 01:57 pm
Islamabad, Aug 7 (IBNS): Pakistan, which has been backing militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, got a taste of its own medicine on Tuesday when much similar to the ones by the separatist groups were doing in India, posters in favour of India's establishment of control in Balochistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) appeared in capital Islamabad after India abrogated Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Abrogation of Article 370: Peace and normalcy prevails in Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 07, 2019, at 01:39 pm
Srinagar, Aug 7 (IBNS): Kashmir Valley remained peaceful and normalcy prevailed all over though there were fears of unrest since the state lost its special status after the Centre scrapped Articles 370 and 35A on Monday.
PM Modi turns emotional while paying respect to Sushma Swaraj's mortal remains
Aug 07, 2019, at 11:34 am
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned emotional on Wednesday while paying his tribute to the mortal remains of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who passed away last night.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina condoles Sushma Swaraj's death
Aug 07, 2019, at 09:38 am
Dhaka, Aug 7 (IBNS): At a time when India is mourning the death of Sushma Swaraj, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also condoled the demise of the former External Affiars Minister.
Sushma Swaraj's last rites to be performed today
Aug 07, 2019, at 09:20 am
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): The last rites of ex-External Affairs Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj, whose demise left the nation shocked on Tuesday, will be held on Wednesday.
Sushma Swaraj (1952-2019): She loved and served to conquer
Aug 07, 2019, at 01:39 am
As an external affairs minister of India, Sushma Swaraj lived under the shadow of Narendra Modi owing to the latter's larger than life presence in the country's foreign policy and worldwide engagements that entailed an abundance of travels.
India mourns the 'sudden' demise of Sushma Swaraj
Aug 07, 2019, at 12:33 am
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Several prominent Indian leaders and politicians mourned the sudden demise of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who earned accolades from Indians both within the nation and abroad for her prompt as well as abled performance as the country's foreign minister, on Tuesday night.
Glorious chapter of Indian politics comes to end: PM Modi on Sushma Swaraj's death
Aug 06, 2019, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the demise of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and said a glorious chapter in Indian politics comes to an end.
Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passes away
Aug 06, 2019, at 11:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS); Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who had earned accolades from Indians both within the nation and abroad for her prompt responses to people in distress as the country's foreign minister, passed away on Tuesday, a condolence tweet by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed.
Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 gets Parliamentary approval
Aug 06, 2019, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): The Parliament on Tuesday gave its nod to the landmark Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 which aims to protect the rights of consumers by establishing authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers’ dispute.
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Congress divided on Kashmir issue, Jyotiraditya Scindia supports Modi govt
Aug 06, 2019, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): As the Parliament passed the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Bill which bifurcates the state and proposed the formation of a new "Union Territory of Ladakh” while scrapping its special status, Congress continues to remain divided on the issue with party leader Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday announcing that he supports the Centre's decision on the same.
India refuses to reply to Chinese spokesperson on Kashmir issue
Aug 06, 2019, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): As the Parliament passes the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Bill which bifurcates the state and proposes the formation of a new "Union Territory of Ladakh”, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Tuesday refused to reply to Chinese spokesperson on the "internal matter concerning the territory of India."
Mamata's reaction to BJP-led Centre's Kashmir move is most innocuous submission: CPI-M's Md. Salim
Aug 06, 2019, at 09:11 pm
Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): Hitting out at Mamata Banerjee, CPI-M leader Mohammed Salim on Tuesday said the West Bengal Chief Minister's reaction to the entire issue of scrapping of Articles 370, 35A and detaining former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers- Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti- is the most innocuous submission in her four-decade long political career.
LS passes J&K Reorganisation Bill, Amit shah says historic blunder corrected
Aug 06, 2019, at 08:11 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): After the Upper House clearance, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the contentious bill to bifurcate the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.
NSA Ajit Doval meets J&K Governor in Srinagar
Aug 06, 2019, at 07:11 pm
Srinagar, Aug 6 (UNI/IBNS) Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor, on Tuesday met Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan here.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishakar to visit China next week
Aug 06, 2019, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will be travelling to China from 11-13 August 2019, officials said.
Forming Ladakh a Union Territory is India's internal matter: Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe
Aug 06, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Colombo, Aug 6 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday described Indian government's decision to create Ladakh as its 'internal' matter.
Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah corner NC lawmaker Masoodi for remarks on Syama Prasad
Aug 06, 2019, at 05:22 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) The Treasury bench led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday sought to corner Anantnag lawmaker Hasnain Masoodi from Jammu and Kashmir when the National Conference MP said that Late Syama Prasad Mookerjee had also endorsed Article 370.
JNU student alleged rape : DCW issues notice to Delhi Police, seeks report by Friday
Aug 06, 2019, at 05:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) Taking suo-moto cognizance of the alleged rape of the 21 year old JNU student by a cab driver , the Delhi Commission for Women on Tuesday issued a notice to the Delhi Police and sought details of the probe in the matter.
Akhilesh Yadav ridicules Shah's claim that J&K govt was consulted on Art 370
Aug 06, 2019, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) Samajwadi Party on Tuesday strongly opposed the government's Kashmir policy vis-a-vis Article 370 and said the Centre's claim that the state was consulted was not true.
BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal thanks Narendra Modi over Ladakh intiative
Aug 06, 2019, at 05:16 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI/IBNS) The enthusiasm generated in Ladakh region after announcement of the resolution to create a separate Union Territory echoed in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as young BJP lawmaker from the region Jamyang Tsering Namgyal thanked the government for the initiative.
Pakistan violates ceasefire on LOC in Poonch, India retaliates
Aug 06, 2019, at 05:09 pm
Jammu, Aug 6 (UNI) Pakistan Army on Tuesday violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
I was detained in my house: Farooq Abdullah tells contradicting Amit Shah's remark
Aug 06, 2019, at 04:54 pm
Srinagar, Aug 6 (IBNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has said that he was detained in his house, contradicting Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on the issue of detention of the mainstream Kashmiri leader.
After Modi government's major move on Kashmir, now #BalochistanIsNotPakistan trends on Twitter
Aug 06, 2019, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): A day after the Indian government took major decisions in connection with Kashmir by scrapping Article 370 and Article 35A, a fresh hashtag '#BalochistanIsNotPakistan' is currently trending on Twitter.
Security in place for peace in J&K: Indian Army
Aug 06, 2019, at 04:39 pm
Srinagar, Aug 6 (UNI) Necessary security arrangements have been put in place to ensure peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh said a day after the government scrapped Article 370, which granted special status to the state.
Gujarat police recovers Rs 99.97 lac in scrapped notes
Aug 06, 2019, at 04:15 pm
Surat, Aug 6 (UNI) Gujarat Police on Tuesday recovered over Rs 99.97 lakh in scrapped currency notes from a bus passenger.
Benefits will now reach Kashmir: Mayawati
Aug 06, 2019, at 04:13 pm
Lucknow, Aug 6 (UNI) Welcoming repeal of Article 370 of the Constitution which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Tuesday expressed hope that people of J&K can now taste the fruits of Centre's schemes and policies.
Pakistan: Joint Parliament session under way to discuss Kashmir issue
Aug 06, 2019, at 04:03 pm
Islamabad, Aug 6 (IBNS): A joint session of Parliament is currently going on in Pakistan to discuss the current situation of Jammu and Kashmir following the PM Narendra Modi-led government's move of scrapping the Article 35 A and Article 370.
Nobody can stop Parliament from making law on Kashmir, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Aug 06, 2019, at 03:58 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) The government on Tuesday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir was very much an integral part of India and nobody can stop Parliament from bringing in any legislation or resolution on that part of the country.
Rahul Gandhi demands immediate release of arrested Kashmiri mainstream political leaders
Aug 06, 2019, at 03:50 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded for the immediate release of the mainstream Kashmiri leaders likes former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.